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Crime in Purley on Thames

Purley on Thames had 72 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 29.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 20 West Berkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 61% below the middle West Berkshire area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

RG8, West Berkshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Purley on Thames

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29.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 20West Berkshire rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

24 Mar 26 Apr 29 May 25 Jun 18 Jul 29 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Purley on Thames. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2636%
anti-social behaviour1318%
criminal damage811%
public order57%
shoplifting57%
burglary46%
theft46%
theft from the person23%

Purley on Thames against West Berkshire

TypePurley on Thames per 1,000Middle West Berkshire areaChange
Violence10.822.5▲ 4%
Burglary1.72.2–
Vehicle crime0.81.4–
Anti-social behaviour5.413.2▼ 7%
Theft and robbery2.95▼ 42%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dee Park125.8▲ 5%
Norcot119▼ 1%
Kentwood89.9▼ 6%
Tilehurst87.1▼ 1%
Pangbourne76.7▼ 14%
Purley on Thames29.8▼ 9%
Mapledurham210%
See every West Berkshire area ranked on the crime in West Berkshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Purley on Thames a safe area?

Purley on Thames had about 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 20 West Berkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Purley on Thames?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and criminal damage (8).